Keeping johnson motor running

[tnriverman987]

I have a 71 9.5 hp johnson motor that starts great. The problem is getting it started again after I get to a fishing spot and ready to move on. I have to pull the crank until my sides hurt before it starts. I've checked for air leaks in the fuel line which are OK and on initial starting 1 or 2 pulls and it cranks. I recently had the motor tuned and the mechanic said it appeared to have very little hours on it. I have health issues now and simply can't keep pulling the crank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

So what is your starting procedure and how long are you stopped before the problem occurs.

 

[tnriverman987]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

I crank it with one or two pulls let it idle a few minutes rev it a couple of times then put it gear and go. Stopping time varies from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. length of time doesn't seem to affect it

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

You arent trying to choke it when warmed up are you?

 

[tnriverman987]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

no i don't

 

[coolbri70]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

are you someplace cold? i went out sunday, had to use the choke to start after sitting 20 minutes, thought maybe because it was so cold out and the water temp, was freezing

 

[tnriverman987]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

during hot weather

 

[64osby]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

Could be a flooding issue, how do you shut it down?

 

[tnriverman987]

Re: Keeping johnson motor running

I turn down the gas, let it idle then kill it